The music-law firm founded by
Allen Grubman in 1974 has evolved into Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks, the largest entertainment-law firm in the U.S. Department heads
Kenny Meiselas,
Larry Shire and
Eric Sacks lead the firm’s divisions, which represent unparalleled talent, major TV/film and media entities as well as executives and rights holders at the highest levels of their professions.
Overseeing the firm’s music department, Meiselas represents modern-day icons across hip-hop and contemporary pop. The music department’s roster of classic artists includes Bruce Springsteen, Madonna,
AC/ DC,
Sting,
Elton John,
Bette Midler,
Lionel Richie and
Barbra Streisand, who are repped by Grubman. Next-generation superstars
Lady Gaga,
The Weeknd,
Sean “Diddy” Combs,
Usher,
Norah Jones,
Andre 3000, as well as hip-hop giants
Lil Wayne,
Nas,
Rick Ross,
Swae Lee and,
Nav are advised by Meiselas and his team, as are
Whitney Houston (Estate),
Mike Tyson, and many high-level executives in the entertainment industry.
Meiselas also counsels rising stars
Jhené Aiko,
Ella Mai,
Bebe Rexha,
Madison Beer,
Ali Gatie and
Carly Rae Jepsen, along with newcomers
Fousheé,
Audrey Nuna and
Shenseea, and songwriting and production talents
Timbaland,
Ester Dean,
Belly and
Victoria Monet.
Throughout the last 18 months, as The Weeknd exploded to stadium-sized levels, Meiselas advised
Abel Tesfaye through deals with the
NFL and
Pepsi’s
Super Halftime Show, the expansion of his film/TV footprint from acting (
Uncut Gems) to writing, creating and producing and media’s next frontier of auctioning NFT artwork and music, which raised over $2 million.
Lady Gaga’s brand expansion, advised by Meiselas, includes her cosmetics line,
Haus Laboratories (in partnership with
Amazon), and endorsements with
Valentino,
Dom Pérignon and
Tudor. Her acting career has also excelled to a new level following her Oscar-nominated role in
A Star Is Born, as Gaga is currently filming
Ridley Scott’s
House of Gucci, in which she has a starring role.
Leading the millennial contingent of music lawyers at the firm is
David Jacobs. He represents emerging artists and tomorrow’s superstars, many of whom were subjects of huge bidding wars, including
Kali Uchis,
Jessie Reyez,
Lil Nas X and
Surf Mesa as well as many producers including
Take a Daytrip. Attorney
Matt Kamen represents
A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, model
Winnie Harlow and actress/singer
Isabela Moner, and
Grace Kim oversees the critically acclaimed
Lizzo.
Veteran legal eagles who work side by side with Meiselas and Grubman on superstar clients include
Joe Brenner,
Sonya Guardo,
Don Friedman,
Joseph Penachio,
Pamela Gurley and
Ted Harris. Brenner oversees
Spotify (with Grubman),
Group Nine,
Genius and other new-media ventures, as well as
Mariah Carey, Sting and U2 (with Grubman and
David Toraya).
Stuart Prager heads the music-publishing department, while
Michael Goldsmith leads touring. Young lawyers including
Diana Kovacs,
Evan Levane,
Ilana Shapiro,
Kate Moore,
Brooke Schachner and
Mica Rollock round out the music team.
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